Brecks Reserve Assistant
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Candidates should apply by sending a copy of their CV, giving full details of education, employment and experience. Please also supply details of two referees. You should also include a statement of application outlining why you consider yourself suitable for the post and what particular experience, skills and attributes you have which will enable you to fulfil the requirements of the job. It would help the selection panel if you refer to the duties and requirements of the job description enclosed in framing your statement.
Completed applications should have a subject line of ‘Private and Confidential’ and emailed to recruitment@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk or be posted to Recruitment Applications, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House, 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY.
The closing date for applications is midday 13th July 2026.
Online interviews are likely to take place week commencing 27th July.
Please indicate which position you are applying for in your email.
We value respect, integrity, trust and responsibility. We want our people to be as diverse as nature itself and so we particularly encourage applications from those currently under-represented within our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We welcome people of all backgrounds and levels of experience with nature, and continually strive to improve our culture and practices. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. Please let us know if you require any adjustment processes to make our recruitment process more accessible.
We are offering the opportunity to join our Breckland Reserves team working across multiple sites in Breckland and the Fens. This is a real chance to start a career in nature conservation working on some of the County’s premier wildlife sites.
The post holder will be based at NWT East Wretham Heath Reserve, and will have the opportunity to work at other NWT managed sites within the Brecks and Fens including Weeting Heath, Thompson Common, Wissey Wetlands, and heath re-creation sites within Thetford Forest. The Reserves Assistants carry out a variety of tasks, including habitat management, infrastructure maintenance, and using a variety of machinery.
The successful candidate will have a good basic knowledge of wildlife conservation and habitat management techniques. Good communication skills are essential, both with colleagues and members of the public, as is the ability to work as part of a team in managing these important sites. The successful candidate will also have experience of working on a nature reserve or similar and experience of maintaining tools and equipment. Experience and/or training in livestock handling, tractor operation, chainsaw, brush-cutter and first aid would be an advantage.
This role is for 1 day a week.
This role is a fixed term contract likely due to end 27th November 2026.
For more information on this role please see the job description below.